Engineering Technician; Data Center Operator

Engineering Technician (Data Center Operator)

Location:

Arnold AFB, TN

Job Family Code: N - Databases and Data Warehousing

Function/Branch:
Engineering/&C Branch

Directorate:
Engineering & Tech Support

Position Type:
Regular, Full-Time

Pay Type:

Exempt

Grade: L07 (NA0705) - L08 (NA0808)

Salary Range:
Grade 07: $60,500 - $80,600;
Grade 08: $65,000 - $87,000 / year

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Technician (Data Center Operator) supporting TOS II, at Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold AFB, TN. The Engineering Technical Specialist will work as a member of an integrated team responsible for operating and maintaining the United States Air Force Test Operations efforts at AEDC.

This position requires occasional scheduled extended hours and/or weekend work to meet critical contractual requirements and rare unscheduled night or weekend support in emergency situations.

The individual hired in this role will provide support to test operations by manning the Data Center where data servers and storage for test facility data reside. The individual hired will operate data acquisition and storage equipment and monitor and backup recorded data. Duties of this position also include serving as a security custodian for the data center with responsibility for monitoring personnel and activity within the secure area and ensuring security of the information and the physical space.

This Engineering Technician (Data Center Operator) position will be deployed to the Propulsion Test Facilities; however, Engineering Technician (Data Center Operators) may be reassigned to other areas based on workload demands and mission needs.

• Support the efforts of engineers, technicians, and technologists in technical work within an assigned discipline.
• Support the use of common work processes and procedures within assigned function across the TOS contract.
• Perform non-routine and complex assignments independently in test data centers and other areas as required. Typical duties include:
• Perform test support duties associated with operating data acquisition and recording computers running Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Perform computer system operations associated with the recording and storage of test data in a data center environment.
• Perform computer-related activities, such as preparing input data and using computer programs for computerized solution of technical problems.
• Support recording, processing, transmission, and archival of test data.
• Perform local system and test data backups and migration of backup data to mass storage for offsite backup and disaster recovery.
• Provide user support and troubleshooting in the resolution of issues associated with data recording, processing, transmission and archival.
• Operate air‑gap computer workstations to validate that external media is safe for use on production computer systems.
• Support basic hardware tasks, such as replacing hard disks, patching fiber optic and network cabling.
• Use, write and update work instructions used for critical data center processes.
• Develop and maintain the inventory system used to manage the operational supply inventory.
• Serve as security custodian of data center(s). Working in conjunction with the industrial security office, ensure computer room physical security requirements are implemented and maintained.
• Assist engineers in reviewing and recommending action on client requests for engineering change orders and obtains the required approvals.
• It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc. formed to provide unmatched Test Operations and Sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex.

We chose our name to serve as an enduring reminder of our commitment to AEDC's rich aerospace research and development legacy anchored in AEDC's Toward New Horizons founding study and the unprecedented opportunities to…